Re: Alpine 9887 vs Eclipse cd7100

mmm The 87 hasnt been out long enough to prove its self. Most stores dont even have them yet.. It will be hard for it to match up with the eclipse though. I dont think the alpine will be quite as good as the 7100, but I could be wrong. We will see though.

Originally Posted by Terranova

The gain is set around 750 right now. I need to get together with my buddy and plug his stethoscope in to set it to 1000.

Re: Alpine 9887 vs Eclipse cd7100

If the Alpine is anything like the 9835 of a few years back, which is seems like it is, I would go with the 9887. I had a 9835 and went to an Eclipse CD7000 last year when it first came out. I have basically been disappointed with the unit ever since, and wish I'd stuck with my 9835. The only thing the Eclipse seems to have over the Alipne is 11 bands parametric vs. the Alpine's 5 (when in active mode). Even with this, the SQ improvement was barely noticeable and the terrible interface, poor noise floor, ugly faceplate, and overall 'roughness' don't help the Eclipse's cause. My 9835 had an excellent interface and was reliable while I had it...and I'm sure they 9887 is similar. My Eclipse CD Changer (also brand new last year with the HU) stopped working a few months back. I take very good care of my unit (being careful not to hit it with anything in the trunk), so I'm sure it's an electronic problem, and I don't know if it's the HU or the changer, but either way, it's another shot against Eclipse.

Re: Alpine 9887 vs Eclipse cd7100

Enough to convince me to keep using it. The CD7000 is much more flexible with the eq bands than the Alpine (wont let you get the bands close than four steps I believe). I also like the shortcut button on the Eclipse as well.

Re: Alpine 9887 vs Eclipse cd7100

Its nearly identical to the CD7100, same features, even looks the same, but you can buy a new one all day long on ebay for around $270.

CD7100 from ebay has no 3 year warrantee from an authorized dealer, no ESN antitheft warrantee, no brass chasis, no bluetooth, display isn't nearly as cool. Get the CD7200. Thats the oine I really wanted, but I didn't have quite enough $ at the time. I have the CD3200 though, and it's still cool.